Category: Ocala

I hope everyone is having a great week! Today’s topic of discussion – SELLING Your Home NOW!

Why do you think right now is a good time to sell your home? Maybe you’ve heard the real estate market is doing well? Or maybe you’ve had a friend or family member sell their home and have positive equity? Both of those are good reasons to sell, but here are 5 top reasons to SELL your home TODAY!

1.) Low Mortgage Interest Rates! – Right now you can borrow money to purchase a home with record low interest rates! You may think well isn’t this a reason for a buyer to purchase a home? You’re correct, but this is a HUGE benefit for sellers. Right now Realtors like myself have buyers just waiting for homes to hit the market. Inventory is extremely low and the real estate market needs your home to be listed for sale TODAY!

2.) Home Prices are on the Rise! – Home prices are continuing to rise throughout the United States. In 2017 we finished out the year with a 5.5% year to year increase with home values on the rise!

3.) Millennials! – Millennials are ready to purchase a home! With an economy on the rise, millennials are in the position to purchase one of the best investments! They’re graduating college, starting careers and getting married! Perfect time in their life to invest in a home.

4.) Money in Savings! – Not all, but some people are finally able to have money in savings!. They have made it through the hard times and feel stable with their finances. That being said, a lot of people are starting to look into purchasing a home.

5.) Low Inventory- I discussed a little bit of this topic with # 1 and Low Interest Rates. Inventory is EXTREMELY low. I have a portfolio of buyers who are just waiting for the average family home to hit the market! They’re preapproved and ready to go! All we need is a home like yours to be listed for sale!

If you have any questions about listing your home or purchasing a home, I would be more than happy to sit down with you and discuss your real estate needs. As always I’m here to help every step of the way!

Welcome home to this 4 bedroom home in private country setting, but yet close to shopping, restaurants and entertainment! This HUGE manufactured home is ready for a new owner! Walk in and enjoy your large living room with fireplace overlooking your eat in kitchen. Split floorplan with master suite on one side and 3 bedrooms and bathroom on the opposite side. Down the hallway is a built in office/desk area. Master suite has large closets, garden tub and double vanity. Outside you will feel the peace of quiet of the country setting, but yet being just minutes to town.

I hope everyone had a great weekend! Check out my new listing in NE Ocala for under $105,000! Large open floor plan perfect for entertaining friends and family! Kitchen features updated cabinets, counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Updated flooring through out! Home is on a private lot with the perfect yard! Lush greens, trees, and garden in place! Detached storage shed in the backyard as well.

I hope everyone is having a great week! We’re right around the corner from tax season. For most people this is a very dreaded time of the year. So much information and knowledge goes into taxes and for some people it can be a little overwhelming.

Have you given any consideration as to what you’re going to do with your tax return? Maybe you could use your tax return to purchase a home or use it to improve your current home! Today, we’re going talk about Tax Deductions for homeowners and some benefits you may not know of.

What are some homeowner tax deductions?

There are several different tax related expenses and deductions for homeowners. Home Office Expenses, Energy Efficient Appliances and Windows, etc.

What are some tax deductions when purchasing a home?

When you’re purchasing a home there are many different expenses that you can claim as a deduction. For an example, mortgage interest, mortgage points, real estate taxes, moving expenses, etc.

What are some home owner related expenses that CANNOT be claimed as a deduction?

Unfortunately here is a list of expenses that cannot be claimed as a tax deduction. Mortgage insurance, homeowners insurance including flood or fire), direct principal payments, remodeling, etc.

As always I encourage you to consult with a local tax expert or accountant for all tax related questions. I hope everyone has a great rest of your day and weekend!

-Duke

“This blog post is only for general information and Rountree Realty advises readers to contact their local tax expert for all tax questions and filing purposes.”

Have you given any consideration to listing your home for sale? Maybe you’ve heard the myth that listing your home in the Spring is the best time of year. I’m here to tell you that may not be the case! Right now we have a lot of snow birds in the area looking to purchase winter homes. Also with interest rates being extremely low, we have a busy real estate market in general for all stages of life. From first time home buyers to couples retiring and downsizing, there is a buyer right now for your home.

In today’s real estate market inventory is EXTREMELY low. Myself, as well as several other Realtors, have portfolios of buyers just waiting for homes to hit the market! I would love to have the opportunity to sit down with you and provide a free comparative market analysis. We can also go over my marketing plan to get your home SOLD for top dollar and in a time frame that works best for you. Please give me a call today! I look forward to hearing from you.

PROPERTY HAS WHITE SAND LAKE FRONT BEACH WITH PARTY HUT, DOCK WITH ALL NEW DECKING, NEARLY 1/2 ACRE FENCED IN PROPERTY WITH 3 LARGE SWING GATES, LARGE PICNIC GAZEBO, NEW FIREPIT AREA, 2 SHEDS FOR ALL YOUR TOYS, LARGE ATTACHED CARPORT, UNDER HOUSE PARKING, HUGE FIRST FLOOR PARTY DECK, LARGE SECOND FLOOR DECK, TIRE SWING, HUGE PULL THROUGH CIRCULAR GRAVEL DRIVEWAY, SPACE FOR AN RV WITH HOOKUPS AND MORE!!! Home is meticulously kept with recent updates, all new furnishings (negotiable), 3 bedrooms (2 up, one down) open floor plan w/ gorgeous views of pristine Deer Back Lake, large Florida Room with unique multi purpose office/dining setup, lots of large windows, newer a/c with UV filtration, first floor large bedroom w/refrigerator & sink & more! WAY TOO MANY DETAILS TO LIST!

30+ ACRES Agricultural zoned rolling pasture with flowing creek and large oak trees providing lots of shade and plenty of choices to place your new dream home or rebuild old concrete block structure located on front of property. Located across the street from Ocala Jockey Club and less than 15 minutes away from HITS. Old Home on Property needs complete rehab but does have well and septic. Halfway between Gainesville & Ocala. Additional 60 acres possibly available too!

9301 W Hwy 318, Reddick, FL 32686

30.37 Acres with an Additional 60 Acres Possibly Available

***Only Asking $360,000***

If you have any questions or if you would like to view this property, please contact me at Info@HomesForSaleOcalaMarion.com or (352) 572-1739.

Hard to find acreage on paved road. Two parcels included in this sale. 3.1 acres has 220′ of Hwy 316 road frontage. 6.65 is flag lot and borders smaller lot to the East. Both lots have concrete aprons and are heavily wooded parcels. Located within minutes of downtown Fort McCoy with shopping, restaurants, hardware, park and more. Short drive to Ocala National Forest with great freshwater springs, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, horseback and ATV trails, hunting fishing and everything an outdoor enthusiast could ever desire. This property is ready for new owners and bring your plans for new home.

Asking $45,000

Total Acreage 9.75 Acres

Zoned A-1 General Agriculture

Please email Info@HomesForSaleOcalaMarion.com or (352) 572-1739 for more info.

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I would like to hear from you and see who all made a New Years Resolution? You always hear of the resolutions to lose weight, eat healthy, improve a relationship, travel more, etc., but who made a resolution to buy a home?!?! Buying a home is one of the best investments you can make and over time will help you gain financial freedom!

What if your New Years Resolution was to sell your current home? Maybe you now have equity in your home and are ready for an upgrade! Or your family is expanding and you need more living space.

Either way, right now is a great time to buy or sell real estate. Home values are up for sellers and interest rates are extremely low for buyers! I would love to have the opportunity to talk with you and guide you through the process. If there is anything I can do to help please let me know. I hope everyone has a great start to 2018!

I hope everyone is having a great day! Did anyone do anything fun over the weekend to celebrate the upcoming holiday? Maybe attended a Christmas Party or the Ocala Christmas Parade? Since we’re now less than two week until Christmas, I thought I would share some of favorite holiday traditions and events here in Marion County.

1.) Let’s Skate Ocala!- Ocala’s Ice-skating Rink is back! Located at Tuscawilla Park at 500 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala. Every weekend they’re having a special theme for the event.

Friday, Dec. 15 – Santa’s Workshop with a special screening of the movie “Elf”

Friday, Dec. 22 – Superheroes Night

Click here for more information and pricing. http://bit.ly/2BTLnWn

2.) Carriage Rides on the Square!- Every weekend between now and New Year’s Eve you can take a carriage ride and see all of the lights and holiday decorations around the square. Click here for more information and pricing.

http://bit.ly/2B4DQqA

3.) Ocala Civic Theatre!- The Ocala Civic Theatre has several different performances going on for the holiday season. Make sure you check out their website for tickets, showtimes and more information!

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4.) Cotton Farm’s Christmas Village- This is a great event for the little kiddos. From Pancakes with Santa, to hayrides, lights and other Christmas activities this is the place to be! Here is a link to their FB page with more information.

https://www.facebook.com/CottomFarmChristmasVillage/

5.) Cade Christmas Light Display- This Christmas light display is located in Orange Springs, just a few miles north of Fort McCoy. For years this has been one of the best Christmas light displays in the area. Check out their FB page for pictures and more info.

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